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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S98 JDYMOT history

S98 JDY is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

S98 JDY white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,178 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S98 JDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S98 JDY was last recorded at 96,178 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 10,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,720 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
10,458 miles
Average per year
3,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,178 miles
  • 2024 – 85,720 miles
  • 2023 – 83,912 miles
  • 2021 – 81,534 miles
  • 2020 – 79,159 miles
  • 2019 – 75,144 miles
  • 2018 – 73,640 miles
  • 2017 – 72,273 miles
  • 2016 – 70,998 miles
  • 2015 – 68,510 miles
  • 2014 – 66,285 miles
  • 2013 – 64,878 miles
  • 2012 – 61,675 miles
  • 2011 – 59,233 miles
  • 2010 – 53,537 miles
  • 2009 – 48,753 miles
  • 2008 – 42,725 miles
  • 2007 – 38,231 miles
  • 2006 – 34,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,178 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,178 miles (+10,458)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,178 miles
    Test number
    192003695890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,720 miles (+1,808)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,720 miles
    Test number
    508359198415
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass83,912 miles (+2,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,912 miles
    Test number
    195173735395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass81,534 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,534 miles
    Test number
    827433882351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,159 miles (+4,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,159 miles
    Test number
    414821401894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,144 miles (+1,504)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,144 miles
    Test number
    872758508118
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass73,640 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,640 miles
    Test number
    132294755462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  8. Fail73,640 miles (+1,367)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,640 miles
    Test number
    526050125745
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  9. Pass72,273 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,273 miles
    Test number
    210774737673
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryLight switch action poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail72,273 miles (+1,275)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,273 miles
    Test number
    679361528160
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryLight switch action poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass70,998 miles (+2,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,998 miles
    Test number
    912228207496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass68,510 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,510 miles
    Test number
    106336645105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on tread
    • NoteNearside front hub seal seeping
    • NoteSlight play in steering box idler

  13. Fail68,510 miles (+2,225)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,510 miles
    Test number
    159896845171
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on tread
    • NoteNearside front hub seal seeping
    • NoteSlight play in steering box idler

  14. Pass66,285 miles (+1,407)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,285 miles
    Test number
    626242644149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll tyres have cuts in tread
    • NoteFront silencer slight blow(s)

  15. Pass64,878 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,878 miles
    Test number
    509543833196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,675 miles
    Test number
    757561552175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,675 miles (+2,442)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,675 miles
    Test number
    296616642169
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  18. Pass59,233 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,233 miles
    Test number
    989335741171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,109 miles (+5,572)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,109 miles
    Test number
    189160841156
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass53,537 miles (+4,784)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,537 miles
    Test number
    681188830140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,753 miles (+6,028)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,753 miles
    Test number
    431855029180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,725 miles (+4,494)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    42,725 miles
    Test number
    160695138184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,231 miles (+3,725)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,231 miles
    Test number
    481576537174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,506 miles
    Test number
    344951056188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S98 JDY

Does S98 JDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S98 JDY is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S98 JDY?
The MOT on S98 JDY is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S98 JDY done?
S98 JDY was recorded at 96,178 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 3,139 miles a year.
Has S98 JDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S98 JDY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2018.
Has the mileage on S98 JDY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S98 JDY find?
S98 JDY passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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